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Are Whippets badly behaved?

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Created: 2022-05-04 20:06:11

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Whippet puppies can be mischievous and destructive, but adults are calm, undemanding, and unobtrusive indoors, trotting around with a light-footed easy grace and seldom making a peep. They do insist on the luxury of being up on the furniture, so if this offends you, you shouldn't consider a sighthound.


At what age do Whippets calm down?

We spoke to Maxime, a whippet-owning vet from Lurgan, Northern Ireland. She told us that, on average, most whippets tend to calm down around 1.5 - 2 years old, also stating that they mellow earlier than a lot of other breeds.

Are Whippets mischievous?

Whippets are playful but gentle dogs. In addition to being one of the most affectionate breeds, whippets are also funny, clever, and playful. They're mischievous (especially as puppies) and often have their own agendas, which they'll try to put ahead of yours!

Are Whippets difficult to train?

While Whippets are the most adorable of dog breeds, the Whippet temperament includes and element of… shall we say… independence! While not outright rebellious, Whippets can be a challenging dog breed to train.

How do you discipline a Whippet?

Whippets must be trained with consistency and gentleness but they are quite sensitive to scolding. Owners should never be harsh to them. Use only positive reinforcement. Always be a pack leader and don't let Whippets develop small dog syndrome.

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